Sage Sisters

Kate's highs, Anne's lows, Maura's roses, and one very suspicious Frye Fest in a Barbie Dream Tent. This week we're covering everything from Survivor blindsides to Summer House drama, debating whether eating lemon water slowly makes you European, and asking the hard questions about one-sided monogamy. Buckle up — it's a lot, but at least everything's not awful.Everything is not Awful: Door dash elderly delivery guy who ended up getting over $1M in donations so he and his wife can retire. Tech Tip:  Lock down the device!Obsessions:Anne’s:  Zena Liquid Collagen Kate’s:  Prequel Lip gloss w SPF RoseLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we are getting real about finding ease and joy in the stage of life that is honestly a lot. Parenting, work, friendships, marriage, and everything in between — we are sharing what is actually working, what we are letting go of, and how we are learning to hold it all a little looser. No perfect answers, just honest conversation from two sisters who are figuring it out in real time. Come sit with us. Everything is not Awful: WNBA NegotiationsTech Tip: A reminder to just take a beat and breath!Obsessions:Anne’s: Vuori Jeans Kate’s: St Tropez self tanner & Linda’s personalized paintings Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

We brought in Dr. Lori Sanford, board certified dermatologist, because aging gracefully sounds great but we also have questions. Lots of them. What actually works, what is overhyped, how do you start with injectables without looking like a completely different person, and what does a real skincare routine look like for a busy mom in her 40s. Dr. Sanford gives us the real talk on what to do at home, what is worth spending money on, what perimenopause does to your skin that nobody warns you about, and the one thing every woman in her 40s should be doing right now. Never hurts to ask the experts so you don't have to figure it out alone. This one is for every mom who wants to look and feel great and has absolutely no time for nonsense.Everything is not awful: University of Tennessee students build custom rugged wheelchair for newly paralyzed friend Tech tip:   Turn off short in YouTube and avoid any platform with Shorts/doom scrolling. A new global study tied to the World Happiness Report 2026 once again ties popular social media like Instagram and TikTok to poorer mental health outcomes, especially with younger people. The report finds that these platforms, which are driven by algorithmic feeds and influencer content, tend to have a more negative impact on mental wellbeing compared to apps focused on communication. Read Full Article here. Obsessions:Anne’s: Better Snax - Small business shout out! Kate’s:  Project Hail Mary MovieLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Forty something years of sisterhood and this episode is what it was all leading to. We finish each other's sentences and the accuracy is both impressive and slightly alarming. Cheese. Tsunamis. Overbooking. Interior design control issues. Comfy shoes. And one superpower that actually made us emotional for a second before we got back to roasting each other. This is the most fun we have had recording and we think you will feel it. Everything is not awful: High School boys basketball team shows up for 4th graders as their biggest fans!Tech Tip: How to toggle off the use of web browsers on your kid devices. Video: How to block web access and inappropriate content on kid Apple devices.Obsessions:Anne’s: Kaliteas Shoe Laundry Bags and Amazon VersionKate’s: Beach Reads and Bubbly - March Madness AdditionLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

We had the kind of week that started with Pebble Beach and ended with allergies and regret and we are not mad about it. Spring break chaos, parents in town, kid sports, and the hangover that shall not be named. Plus Oscars fashion opinions nobody asked for but we are giving anyway, where tween culture actually went, a parenting tech fail that will make you feel better about yours, and the most beautiful funeral story we have ever heard. Also obsessions that are genuinely worth your time and a spicy cucumber rice recipe that broke the internet for good reason. Come hang with us. Everything’s not awful: Hundreds of strangers attend funeral of vetTech Tip: SageHaven: Safe Messaging App - New Voice Calling Feature that will change it all!Obsessions:Anne’s:  Vuori Daily Skirt Kate’s: Viral spicy chicken cucumber rice recipeLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

AI is moving faster than any of us expected and it is coming for the workforce our kids are walking into. We asked the big question — what careers actually make sense now — and broke it down by age from college kid to elementary schooler because the answer is genuinely different for each of them. Plus how to start teaching your kids AI skills today without losing your mind. This one is important. Come sit with us. Tech Tip: How do I teach my kids AI skills they will need?Obsessions:Anne’s: Corelle Meal Bowls Kate’s: New birdhouse that the kid’s painted:)Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

The highs were high and the lows were low this month friends. We are breaking down our favorite Olympics moments, why the social media trial had us screaming, what AI is doing to all of us, and why your kid does not need Snapchat yet. Plus obsessions that are actually worth your money.Tech Tip: Delay Social Media - 5 StepsObsessions:Anne’s: Hourglass Foundation Ambient Soft GlowKate’s: Pooky Lamp Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we're talking about health and aging—and how we're finally taking control of our own wellness in our 40s. From D2C concierge health services like Ways to Well (bloodwork panels, AI-powered insights, hormone testing) to advocating for yourself beyond basic cholesterol checks, we're diving into what it actually takes to feel good as we age. We're also talking maintenance: stretching, foot pain, the shoes that are saving us (New Balance, HOKA, Oofos), and why rolling our feet on lacrosse balls is now part of life. Plus, how we're using AI for good—meal planning, recipes, and gut health support. Tech Tip Thursday: How to block the internet from your kids' devices. Obsessions:Anne’s: Crunchlabs monthly subscription Kate’s: Spring cleaning a bit early - Garage OrganizationLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week it’s a full February smorgasbord. We’re checking in on “Get It Tight, Get It Right,” unpacking the deeply unsettling AI social media platform Moltbook (Reddit for bots?!), and spiraling about robotic beauty coming for our lashes.Plus: Traitors obsession (Rob hive stand up), Survivor 50 hype, Summer House returns, Victoria Beckham family drama, content round-ups, new recipes, and whether a ping pong table will save our family life or ruin it.Tech Tip: Call your reps and support AI guardrails.Obsessions:Anne’s: Aritzia VestKate’s: Shout out to tailoring your JeansLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we're addressing an issue already happening in our kids' lives: AI companions. Seventy-two percent of teens have used them, and one in three find talking to AI just as satisfying as talking to real friends. Should we be freaking out? We're diving into the world of AI companions, from Snapchat avatars to ChatGPT therapy sessions, and why Common Sense Media says no one under 18 should be using them. We talk through the scary stuff (social skills, loneliness, safety), what we're doing in our own homes, and why parental controls are seriously failing. If your kid has a device, this is a must-listen.Tech Tip: Switch from ChatGPT to Claude.aiObsessions:Anne’s: Alta App - Digital AI ClosetKate’s: Queer Eye on NetflixLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

What's it really like to be nine in 2025? We sat down with Ace and Grace to find out. Spoiler: they're way cooler than we were at their age. From the apps and content they're obsessed with to the stuff that actually stresses them out, we're getting the unfiltered truth straight from the source. Think of it as market research... but make it adorable. Tune in to hear what nine-year-olds are really thinking (and why we should probably be taking notes).Tech Tip: The American Academy of Pediatrics released groundbreaking guidance in January 2026 shifting away from strict screen time limits to understanding how specific design features affect kids, while calling on tech companies, policymakers, and families to share responsibility for protecting children in the digital world.Obsessions:Anne’s: Ninja CrockpotKate’s: Aritzia Black and Gold Belt & Aritzia Black Long-sleeve BodysuitLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we’re talking all things overcoming obstacles — the moments no one sees, the setbacks that shape you, and the “proof” you collect when you keep going anyway. From inspiring underdog stories to our own real-life comebacks, this one’s a reminder to bet on yourself. Tech Tip:  move your phone slightly further away and get a clock if needed.  Hatch or Loftie alarms.Obsessions:Kate:   The Pitt. I’m obsessed with Noah Wiley. RenPho foot massager. Anne: LoveSac Fur BlanketLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Routine is back (thank God), but so is the soreness. We recap Golden Globes chaos, our current obsessions, and the health headlines we’re side-eyeing—plus a Tech Tip reminder that screenshots live forever.Sources:Study on food preservatives and the harm60 Minutes Interview with Dr. Peter AttiaTech Tip: Reminder that what goes on the internet lives forever. Obsessions:Kate: Pillow and Kindle ClickerAnne: Plaid Winter CoatLike to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

We’re kicking off the year with a simple mantra: Get it tight. Get it right. This episode is all about reining it back in, focusing on what matters, and making small tweaks that actually stick.We share highs and lows from the break, then dive into our 2026 reset—food, fitness, mindset, parenting, friendships, home, and work. Less scrolling, more living. Cleaner habits without losing the fun. Action over overthinking.If you’re craving motivation that feels doable and grounding, this one’s for you.✨ Touch grass. Take action. Let’s go.Obsessions:Kate: New Balances, Bombas Crew Socks Anne:  Olivia Dean - Man I NeedLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This week we’re re-releasing a little gem from 2025 💛 Our Mom Confessions episode — the things we hide, avoid, or would never say out loud… until now.From funny secrets to guilty pleasures, we’re fessing up so you don’t have to feel alone. Because if you’ve thought it, chances are other moms have too.✨ Fresh, brand-new content starts next week and we can’t wait.Tech Tip: Toggle off “Ask to Buy” on your kid’s devicesObsessions:Kate: Essie Expressie “Not so low key”Anne: Lange GlamWave Infrared Thermal Ionic BrushLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

Rerun of our fav episode in 2025 - In honor of Father’s Day, Kate & Anne are handing over the mics to their husbands! This episode is all about real talk from real dads as we dive into the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of fatherhood. From the biggest challenges to the unexpected joys, we’re asking the dads what it really feels like to raise kids in today’s world.Expect some laughs, some heart, and maybe a little roasting (we’re still married, after all). Tune in for a fun, honest celebration of dads everywhere!Obsessions:Anne's weekly fave - Anthropology ScarfsKate's weekly fave -  Hair Wow Root Coverup PowderLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

This is your official Sage Sisters permission slip to do… nothing. No reflecting, no planning, no “best year ever” energy. Just laughter, honest stories, and riding out the weirdest week of the year together. We’re talking holiday survival, abandoned routines, emotional whiplash, and giving ourselves grace before January tells us to level up again. If you’re still in pajamas, living on leftovers, and proudly avoiding productivity — pull up a chair. You’re with your people.Tech Tip: Earlier this year in a study by the Family Online Safety Institute, which found that only around half of parents use parental control on tablets, with even fewer using parental controls on other devices. Parental Controls for GoogleParental Controls for AppleLock it down people - we can help!Obsessions:Kate: Pajama PartiesAnne:  Hourglass Foundation Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

It’s time for our Best of 2025 episode — the Sage Sisters version. We’re breaking down everything that truly stood out this year, from the shows we couldn’t stop watching (High Potential, The Terminal List: Lone Wolf), to the songs that lived rent-free in our heads, to the books, beauty products, and wardrobe pieces that actually earned their spot.We’re also talking big wins (launching our app, hitting 50 podcast episodes), favorite trips, unexpected lifestyle shifts (doing less… and letting things go), and the little joys that made everyday life better — bartenders, good glassware, and makeup bags that finally stay organized. Plus, we’re calling out what we’re officially leaving behind (sorry, heels).Think of this episode as our end-of-year group chat recap: honest, opinionated, funny, and very on-brand. If you’re looking for recommendations you can trust — and a reminder to celebrate the small wins — this one’s for you.Obsessions:Kate: Beauty CarouselAnne:  Heel Straps and Eachy Makeup Bag Like to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

It’s our December Smorgasbord, and we’re covering everything—because that’s the Sage Sisters way. From figuring out life and parenting in our 40s to fighting screens, hormones, and holiday chaos, we’re bringing the full range of relatable mom-energy this week.We’re talking: 🎬 Our current content obsessions — House of Dynamite, High Potential, Mission Impossible, DWTS, and what we’re watching next (hello, philosophical alien virus hive-mind series). 📚 Our next read (Culpability)—family drama, AI blame, and moral chaos? Yes please. 🛍️ The BEST December sales — Primary kids basics at 40% off, Abercrombie Kids sets that actually fit long legs, and the Anthropologie holiday dress Kate swears is magic. 💁‍♀️ Plus: embracing Sage Sisters branding, perimenopause vibes, parenting negotiations, and the eternal struggle of finding new hobbies now that our kids are out of the baby stage.It’s cozy, chaotic, honest, and hilarious—just like the season itself.Join us, Sage Sisters. Let’s survive (and maybe even enjoy?) December together.Obsessions:Kate: Chess Set & Anastasia Micro-stroke Brow PenAnne: Chocolate Brown Faux Fur VestLike to watch your podcast? Watch here.Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook.Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids

It’s that time of year — the great holiday gift scramble — but don’t worry, the Sage Sisters have you covered. This week, we’re sharing our ultimate holiday gift guide for all ages: toddlers, big kids, tweens, teens, husbands, in-laws, teachers, and even the impossible-to-shop-for people (yes, we see you).Moms/Dads (Young Parents):Cuyana Makeup BagGrace and Stella Eye PatchesNexxus StickVaseline FlavorsWet BrushCozy Blankets (Lola, Cozy Earth, LoveSac)Blu Pepper Women’s Vest (Other Option if out of stock)Ugg SlippersMen’s Bags ( Toiletry Bag, Gym Bag)Tween/Teen:Cozy Socks (Stocking Stuffer)LuLuLemon Make-Up BagOwala Water Bottles